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Wyatt OrmeA bus route between Parachute and Glenwood Springs is more popular than ever. The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) dramatically increased its Hogback route for the Grand Avenue Bridge closure. RFTA tests waters on maintaining Hogback service http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/rfta-tests-waters-maintaining-hogback-service
72598 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgTue, 19 Sep 2017 00:28:07 +0000 RFTA tests waters on maintaining Hogback service Wyatt OrmeSince the Grand Avenue Bridge closed on Aug. 14, we’ve been told to ride the bus, but how many of us have? The Roaring Fork Transportation Agency (RFTA) released numbers recently to help give us an answer.RFTA ridership ‘pretty remarkable’ since bridge closure, said CEO http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/rfta-ridership-pretty-remarkable-bridge-closure-said-ceo
72528 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgMon, 18 Sep 2017 01:33:30 +0000RFTA ridership ‘pretty remarkable’ since bridge closure, said CEO Wyatt OrmeConstruction crews and others can now park their vehicles overnight at the Brush Creek and Highway 82 Intercept Lot. This is to help ease congestion in Glenwood Springs during the Grand Avenue Bridge construction.Some overnight parking okay at Intercept Lot http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/some-overnight-parking-okay-intercept-lot
71566 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 24 Aug 2017 22:38:16 +0000Some overnight parking okay at Intercept Lot Wyatt OrmeOn Thursday, the board of directors for the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) met to decide on the future of e-bikes on the Rio Grande Trail, the 42-mile trail stretching from Glenwood Springs to Aspen.The Reporter Two-Way: E-bikes (somewhat) allowed on Rio Grande Trailhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/reporter-two-way-e-bikes-somewhat-allowed-rio-grande-trail
70986 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 10 Aug 2017 23:20:43 +0000The Reporter Two-Way: E-bikes (somewhat) allowed on Rio Grande TrailWyatt OrmeThe Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) reverts to its full bus schedule on Saturday. Local and express busses will run the Highway 82 corridor more frequently and express returns to weekends service.RFTA returns to summer schedulehttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/rfta-returns-summer-schedule
68220 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgFri, 09 Jun 2017 01:49:17 +0000RFTA returns to summer scheduleElizabeth Stewart-SeveryBeginner mountain bikers will soon have a new place to play, but first the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority ( RFTA ) needs help building it.Volunteers needed to complete Carbondale singletrackhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/volunteers-needed-complete-carbondale-singletrack
65445 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 05 Apr 2017 22:24:34 +0000Volunteers needed to complete Carbondale singletrackWyatt OrmeThe two men who are suspected of robbing a convenience store at gunpoint last week in Carbondale have safely been taken into custody.Carbondale armed-robbery suspects taken into custodyhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/carbondale-armed-robbery-suspects-taken-custody
63588 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgTue, 21 Feb 2017 22:41:13 +0000Carbondale armed-robbery suspects taken into custodyElizabeth Stewart-SeveryA busload of elected officials took a spin around Aspen to check out new transit technology on Tuesday.Aspen officials eye electric buses http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/aspen-officials-eye-electric-buses
62994 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 08 Feb 2017 01:53:47 +0000Aspen officials eye electric buses Wyatt OrmeGlenwood Springs will pay a consulting firm, IBI Group, $50,000 to find ways improve Ride Glenwood, which doesn’t have enough riders and is too expensive to operate.Glenwood Springs aims to improve their bus systemhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/glenwood-springs-aims-improve-their-bus-system
62289 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgMon, 23 Jan 2017 15:49:52 +0000Glenwood Springs aims to improve their bus systemElizabeth Stewart-SeveryThe Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) has six new buses running on natural gas, and local commuters could continue to see more environmentally-friendly options on the roads.RFTA diversifies with natural gas http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/rfta-diversifies-natural-gas
61211 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgTue, 27 Dec 2016 01:00:00 +0000RFTA diversifies with natural gas Elizabeth Stewart-SeveryThe Roaring Fork Transportation Authority bought into a solar array last year, but the forecast doesn’t look so bright.RFTA solar energy forecast dimshttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/rfta-solar-energy-forecast-dims
58348 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 13 Oct 2016 04:28:10 +0000RFTA solar energy forecast dimsElizabeth Stewart-SeveryThe Roaring Fork Transportation Authority and a statewide advocacy group spoke to Colorado’s transit needs yesterday.RFTA looks for more fundinghttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/rfta-looks-more-funding
58088 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 05 Oct 2016 23:11:38 +0000RFTA looks for more fundingElizabeth Stewart-SeveryCyclists and runners along the Rio Grande Trail are seeing a different kind of wildlife this month. The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority has hired a herd of goats to eat weeds along the path from Glenwood Springs to Emma.Goats fight weeds on Rio Grande Trailhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/goats-fight-weeds-rio-grande-trail
56965 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 07 Sep 2016 02:17:37 +0000Goats fight weeds on Rio Grande TrailBarbara Platts Today marks the start of the fall schedule for the Roaring Fork Valley Transportation Authority. This means that local valley bus services will reduce in frequency and will not run as late at night and on weekends.RFTA fall schedule starts todayhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/rfta-fall-schedule-starts-today
56924 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgTue, 06 Sep 2016 09:45:42 +0000RFTA fall schedule starts todayElise ThatcherBuses to the Maroon Bells will be up and running Saturday for the summer season, but tickets and parking will be more expensive.Summer bus service for Maroon Bells begins Saturdayhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/summer-bus-service-maroon-bells-begins-saturday
52934 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 09 Jun 2016 23:11:10 +0000Summer bus service for Maroon Bells begins SaturdayCarolyn SackariasonWelcome to Valley Roundup. I’m Carolyn Sackariason. Joining me this week are Jill Beathard, editor of the Snowmass Sun, Randy Essex, editor of the Glenwood Post Independent and Madeleine Osberger, contributing editor of the Aspen Daily News. Municipal elections are a few months away in towns throughout the valley and along the I-70 corridor. New Castle is entering new territory with the possibility of multiple recalls. Spring elections shaping up in Garfield County 8 candidates for Basalt council, 2 for mayor Candidates throw hats into the ring for Basalt, Carbondale local elections Carbondale voters to consider energy, more property taxes with spring ballot Officials and healthcare workers are trying to find ways to fund a new detox center. And if city officials decide to allow private pot clubs in the future, those businesses could be a revenue stream to pay for such a facility. Aspen, with rest of state, grapples with pot-club possibilities Difficulties confound efforts to startValley Roundup 1-29-16http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/valley-roundup-1-29-16
47015 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgFri, 29 Jan 2016 22:30:00 +0000Valley Roundup 1-29-16Carolyn SackariasonAspen Mayor Steve Skadron was recently at the climate talks in Paris. One of the takeaways was that the Aspen community may be small on the world stage but its environmentalism has the spotlight. Skadron says he was surprised by how many leaders knew not only about Aspen but were familiar with its environmental initiatives. Skadron says Aspen’s Canary Initiative, transportation plan and affordable housing program all serve as efforts more easily done on a local level than on a national one. “One breakout session I went to was with the Chinese delegation. They had mayors from some of China’s biggest cities and they spoke to these issues and laid out their plans to address this. Now they are changing their transportation infrastructures and dealing with many of the value sets we are talking about," he says. Skadron was invited to the climate summit for local leaders by the mayor of Paris. That’s partly because the city of Aspen is one of the few [local governments] in the United Sta tesAspen in the environmental spotlight worldwidehttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/aspen-environmental-spotlight-worldwide
45454 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 23 Dec 2015 13:53:30 +0000Aspen in the environmental spotlight worldwideElise ThatcherStarting Saturday, residents in need of a ride to Denver can snag a weekend trip on the Bustang service. CDOT unveiled the memorably named bus service this summer, but has been hesitant to add trips on Saturday and Sunday.Bustang tries out weekend service starting Saturdayhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/bustang-tries-out-weekend-service-starting-saturday
43991 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 19 Nov 2015 23:51:15 +0000Bustang tries out weekend service starting SaturdayMarci Krivonen Good afternoon, it’s Mountain Edition. Voters in Aspen this week turned down a new lodge proposed on Main Street. Now, the developer is moving forward with an alternative. With fresh snow, mountain roads are closing and buses are getting outfitted for skis. Western Slope officials are making their message clear about the statewide water plan. And, a proposed development in El Jebel has officers realizing there isn’t enough law enforcement in the area. Gorillas in the museum? The Aspen Art Museum unveils new exhibits. One features animals from Cameroon. Finally, students at Glenwood Springs Middle School consider what they want to be when they grow up.Mountain Edition - November 5th, 2015http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/mountain-edition-november-5th-2015
43325 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 05 Nov 2015 22:05:39 +0000Mountain Edition - November 5th, 2015Alycin BekteshSixty-nine new parking spaces are being created at the Carbondale Park and Ride, along with additional bike parking and restroom facilities for drivers and the public. RFTA facility director Mike Hermes says he hopes this will help fill a need, at least for a year or two.Expansion begins for Carbondale Park and Ride http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/expansion-begins-carbondale-park-and-ride
39595 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgMon, 17 Aug 2015 22:56:27 +0000Expansion begins for Carbondale Park and Ride